Punjabi Sukha Urad Dal

The thick, creamy texture and rich flavor of urad dal will warm you on cold days. Serve with fresh phulkas and a crisp side salad to complete the meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 cup skin-on, split black lentils (urad dal)
• 4 green chile peppers, cut into large chunks
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place lentils in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Let soak for 4 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse.

Step 2

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, chile peppers, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir lentils and 1 cup water into onion-chile mixture. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are mostly cooked, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Add tomato, garam masala, and turmeric. Cook until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes more.

Step 5

Garnish with cilantro, and serve.